Chapter 25 Childhood Friend and Love Affairs?

After school.

“Kotoha, I’m really sorry about earlier! You’re right!”

Kotoha was in a very bad mood after the incident at the library. I apologized to her earnestly, but…

“Tsuzuri-kun you idiot! It’s hard to go to the library now!”

She seemed to be very angry and didn’t care about my apology.

Hmmm… Actually, I’m totally to blame, but I also think it’s time for me to change my mood.

…Well, it would be bad enough if things got awkward with the librarian at the library I’m going to keep going to.

…Still, my cheeks loosen at her kindness as she leaves school with me.

“Hey! What are you laughing at?”

Oops. She seems to have interpreted my smile in a bad way. If this situation of being misunderstood continues, Kotoha will definitely be in a bad mood, so I speak to prevent that.

“No, it’s not like I’m laughing. I’m just thinking that Kotoha is kind.”

“…What do you mean?”

When I said that, her expression changed from what it had been. Kotoha seems to be confused. I explain in detail.

“Kotoha is pretty pissed off right now, isn’t she? Many people want to get away from the “cause” of the problem. But Kotohana is not avoiding me. I’m glad to hear that, or at least relieved…”

When I say that, she rolls her eyes for a moment. But then she quickly turns away.

“Hmmm! No matter how much you praise me, I will not forgive you!”

She was saying very childish things.

After all, there are many aspects of her that stand out as childish. I love that part of her, but I couldn’t help but laugh at her.

“Ahh! You’re laughing again!”

In response, Kotoha turns her face.

“Hmmm… Sorry, I was being childish.”

“Childish?”

“It’s okay.”

I try to calm Kotoha down when she bites me again.

We’re living a happy, bustling life today.

Believe that even if there are hardships and trials ahead, you will be able to overcome them as before.

Just as I was about to walk past the school gate, spitting out the words that I had dressed up in my brain.

Someone stands in front of me. I looked at them and saw two girls who looked to be second-year students.

“Hey, are you Kotoha Shirayuki?”

“Eh … yes, but what do you need?”

For some reason, the girls have a blatant hostility towards her, and Kotoha says she is confused. Then—

“I heard you hurt Saotome’s feelings!”

“How can you treat me with such a curt attitude and not be kind!”

“Apologize to Saotome-kun! You lousy bitch!”

All at once, they began to blame Kotoha. Apparently, the ordeal came early.

When I listen to the story, it seems to be related to Saotome. I’m not sure what to make of it. I’m not sure what to make of this.

“Why do I have to apologize? I don’t understand.”

And Kotoha is not the only one who has been told what to do. I’m not sure what to say, but I’ll say it. However, this can result in heating up…

“Don’t get cocky!”

“You’re just a girl with a pretty face!”

“People are only interested in your looks!”

Is this… jealousy of Kotoha? The way they try to impose and enforce their own values on Kotoha. It’s not only that, it’s the way they shout abuse at her that is unbearable to listen to.

I was very uncomfortable with the whole thing.

“……”

Kotoha is a little silent. I know what I’m talking about. I’m not sure if you’ve seen this before, but I’m sure you have.

Kotoha seems to be unsure about her inner self. As for me, I think my personality and everything else are great.

“It seems you can’t argue with that (laughs)”

“What? After getting so carried away in the beginning, you do that?”

“Didn’t you just realize that there’s nothing good inside of you?”

She pointed at Kotoha and sneered at her.

The girls were so unreasonable and seeing Kotoha looking down, the blood rushed to my head. I think it’s time to set it off, and when I try to open my mouth…

“I… I am! At least I have a better inner self than you people! You have no idea what you’re talking about! It’s unpleasant! I don’t want to spend the rest of my life with that faceless bastard wagging his tail!”

Oh, …….I’m sure you’ll be able to understand what Kotoha means. But, of course, this does not lead to a turnaround in the situation. In fact, it had the opposite effect.

“That would be you!… Enough of this!”

One of his friends, who was upset, tried to confront Kotoha. I’m sure he’s going to curse her harder or resort to violence. It was one of those things.

Kotoha looked a little, no, frightened a lot. Her friend saw this and tried to get even closer to her, either with a creepy smile or an angry expression.

However—

—I grabbed her hand mid-way.

“You’re the ones who need to cut the crap.”

“Tsuzuri-kun…”

In order to protect Kotoha, I stood proudly in front of the girls. I will definitely solve this ordeal, I thought to myself.

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